Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
with good grace — adverb : graciously the Protestants of Northern Ireland have accepted with good grace the modern trend toward public education Paul Blanshard with as good grace as I could summon I capitulated George Copeland * * * with good (or bad) grace in a… … Useful english dictionary
with good grace — {adv. phr.} With pleasant and courteous behavior; politely; willingly; without complaining. * /The boys had been well coached; they took the loss of the game with good grace./ * /The principal scolded Nora, who accepted his criticism with good… … Dictionary of American idioms
with\ good\ grace — adv. phr. With pleasant and courteous behavior; politely; willingly; without complaining. The boys had been well coached; they took the loss of the game with good grace. The principal scolded Nora, who accepted his criticism with good grace.… … Словарь американских идиом
with good grace — ► with good (or bad) grace in a willing (or reluctant) manner. Main Entry: ↑grace … English terms dictionary
with\ bad\ grace — • with bad grace • with a bad grace adv. phr. In an unpleasant or discourteous way; unwillingly, Fred takes defeat with bad grace. Tom shouted Hello to Bill. Bill was in a sour mood and replied with a bad grace. Contrast: with good grace … Словарь американских идиом
with bad grace — or[with a bad grace] {adv. phr.} In an unpleasant or discourteous way; unwillingly, * /Fred takes defeat with bad grace./ * /Tom shouted Hello to Bill. Bill was in a sour mood and replied with a bad grace./ Contrast: WITH GOOD GRACE … Dictionary of American idioms
with bad grace — or[with a bad grace] {adv. phr.} In an unpleasant or discourteous way; unwillingly, * /Fred takes defeat with bad grace./ * /Tom shouted Hello to Bill. Bill was in a sour mood and replied with a bad grace./ Contrast: WITH GOOD GRACE … Dictionary of American idioms
with good grace — idi willingly; ungrudgingly … From formal English to slang
with (a) good grace — with (a) good ˈgrace idiom in a willing and pleasant way • You must learn to accept defeat with good grace. Main entry: ↑graceidiom … Useful english dictionary
with bad grace — ► with good (or bad) grace in a willing (or reluctant) manner. Main Entry: ↑grace … English terms dictionary
